1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1985 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Because 1950 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 1985 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1400 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |